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A new tour of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo is opening in spring 2025 for jubilee pilgrims who wish to escape the crowds in Rome for a day and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of God’s creation. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

New Jubilee Tour of Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo Highlights Beauty of Creation: Photos

Jan 11, 2025

A new tour for Jubilee 2025 of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo aims to bring Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ to life.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his general audience on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Elizabeth Alva/EWTN

Pope Francis to Take 8-week Break in Liturgical Schedule this Summer

Jun 5, 2024

The 87-year-old pope does not have any public Masses on his schedule for eight weeks in July and August, according to the official schedule published this week.

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